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Fighting Boredom With Passion: A Conversation With Marshall Pruett
“I suffer from getting bored easily”. In just a few words, Marshall encapsulates the restless energy and drive that has defined his...
pronmm
Apr 155 min read
Engineering Speed: How Lauren Sullivan Merged Aerospace and Motorsports
When asked about her journey in motorsports, Lauren joked, “The more I tell my story, the longer it keeps getting, I guess I have been...
pronmm
Apr 35 min read
Megan Dietrich: The Power of Confidence
Megan described her racing career as “something that naturally fell into place”. Growing up in Nebraska, she eventually moved to North...
Amanda Perez
Mar 76 min read
How Building Speed Came to Be
For many years, our Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Perez, saw a problem in the motorsports industry. The problem? A gap, and a big one,...
ella dawson
Feb 272 min read
Building Speed's First Weekly Newsletter
Welcome to our first ever weekly newsletter! Here you’ll find weekly updates from Building Speed on what we are doing, what the industry...
ella dawson
Feb 263 min read
The Formidable Brooke Bond
Building Speed’s featured Trailblazer of the week is the formidable Brooke Bond. Brooke is in Motorsports Operations and Marketing with...
Catalina Schlein
Feb 126 min read
Uncovering the Insider Secrets of the Motor World: An Exclusive Interview with Elana Scherr
Elana Scherr: a senior writer for Car and Driver Elana did not grow up interested in cars or Motorsports; however, her mother had a love...
Catalina Schlein
Feb 34 min read
Daytona Diaries: The community and culture of the Rolex 24
The Building Speed team had an incredible time at the 24 Hours of Daytona last weekend. The sense of community and camaraderie was...
Catalina Schlein
Feb 32 min read
Chloe Acosta:Test Engineer at Mercedes AMG High-Performance Powertrains (HPP)
Chloe Acosta (middle) at the Michigan Formula SAE Competition From watching races with her dad as a kid to becoming a Test Engineer at...
Megan Pron
Jan 273 min read
Empowering Women: Career Opportunities in Motorsports
In the world of motorsports, the roar of engines and the thrill of speed have traditionally been associated with men. However, the...
Amanda Perez
Jan 112 min read
Breaking Barriers: Trailblazing Women in Motorsport Industry
In the fast-paced world of motorsports, women have been breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry traditionally dominated by...
Amanda Perez
Jan 112 min read
Driving Success: Scholarships and Mentorship Programs for Students
In the fast-paced world of motorsports, opportunities abound for aspiring female students looking to carve out a successful career in the...
Amanda Perez
Jan 112 min read
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